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UCLA senior safety Andrew Abbott, a former walk-on from Mater Dei High who became a Bruins starter and a 2012 co-captain, is among 10 semi-finalists for the 2012 Burlsworth Trophy.

Burlsworth Trophy semi-finalist Andrew Abbott of UCLA made one of his interceptions against Nebraska. (PHOTO BY MARK J. TERRILL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The Burlsworth Trophy, named for the late Arkansas lineman Brandon Burlsworth, is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America that began his career as a walk-on.

Abbott has four interceptions this season for the 9-2 Bruins, who won the Pac-12 South Division.

Fan voting for the Burlworth began Tuesday, and runs through Nov. 27. Votes can be cast at www.burlsworthtrophy.com. The fan vote counts for 5 percent of each round, and is combined with voting by the selection committee.